City workers will 'absolutely' have to be vaccinated, Lightfoot says
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says city workers will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says city workers will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chicago to spray insecticide to protect against West Nile Virus
The City of Chicago on Wednesday will spray insecticide on the North and Northwest sides to kill mosquitoes in order to protect against the West Nile Virus.
The City of Chicago on Wednesday will spray insecticide on the North and Northwest sides to kill mosquitoes in order to protect against the West Nile Virus.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval
President Joe Biden called on Americans waiting for full FDA approval to get their COVID-19 vaccine after Monday’s FDA announcement of the Pfizer shot.
President Joe Biden called on Americans waiting for full FDA approval to get their COVID-19 vaccine after Monday’s FDA announcement of the Pfizer shot.
FDA grants full approval for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the significance of the Food and Drug Administration granting its full approval to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the significance of the Food and Drug Administration granting its full approval to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Health experts urge parents to stay up-to-date with their kids' immunization shots
Dr. Tamera Coyne-Beasley and Alicia Stillman stress the importance of adolescents getting their immunization shots before returning to classrooms this fall.
Dr. Tamera Coyne-Beasley and Alicia Stillman stress the importance of adolescents getting their immunization shots before returning to classrooms this fall.
COVID-19 vaccine '2.0' shows promises in fighting the virus
Pablo Pe?aloza-MacMaster from Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine talks about their research on the new version of the COVID-19 vaccine that has shown promising results against breakthrough infections in mice.
Pablo Pe?aloza-MacMaster from Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine talks about their research on the new version of the COVID-19 vaccine that has shown promising results against breakthrough infections in mice.
New push aims to get more diverse students engaged in the medical field
Dr. Denis Williams from Swedish Hospital's Mini-Medical School talks about the importance of getting a diverse field of students engaged in the health industry.
Dr. Denis Williams from Swedish Hospital's Mini-Medical School talks about the importance of getting a diverse field of students engaged in the health industry.
Mother honors son's only birthday wish and gets COVID-19 vaccine
A Houston woman, who now lives in Minnesota, says our report of a mother's dying wish to have her children get the COVID-19 vaccine, encouraged her to take the advice of family members and get the shot.
A Houston woman, who now lives in Minnesota, says our report of a mother's dying wish to have her children get the COVID-19 vaccine, encouraged her to take the advice of family members and get the shot.
Top university kicks hundreds of students out for failing to comply with vaccine mandate
More than 200 college students who didn’t comply with a school’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement have been disenrolled ahead of the fall semester.
More than 200 college students who didn’t comply with a school’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement have been disenrolled ahead of the fall semester.
'Stop it': FDA warns ivermectin is not a COVID-19 treatment drug
The FDA is warning people not to take a drug, used to treat parasites in livestock, to treat or prevent COVID-19.
The FDA is warning people not to take a drug, used to treat parasites in livestock, to treat or prevent COVID-19.
Younger children more likely to spread COVID-19 in homes than older children, study says
A recent study published in JAMA suggests that children aged 3 and younger are more likely to spread COVID-19 within households compared to older children.
A recent study published in JAMA suggests that children aged 3 and younger are more likely to spread COVID-19 within households compared to older children.
Hard-hit states skyrocketing demand for COVID-19 antibody drugs
A photograph of people laying down on the floor in pain while waiting for antibody infusions at a treatment site in Jacksonville, Florida, has become a vivid illustration of the huge demand for COVID-19 drugs amid a surge in infections.
A photograph of people laying down on the floor in pain while waiting for antibody infusions at a treatment site in Jacksonville, Florida, has become a vivid illustration of the huge demand for COVID-19 drugs amid a surge in infections.
Breakthrough COVID case: Illinois Senate Republican Leader tests positive for virus despite being vaccinated
“I am very grateful to have been vaccinated and experiencing only mild symptoms," said Sen. McConchie. “I encourage everyone reading these words to be vaccinated and protect themselves and their families against the virus."
“I am very grateful to have been vaccinated and experiencing only mild symptoms," said Sen. McConchie. “I encourage everyone reading these words to be vaccinated and protect themselves and their families against the virus."
Eating 1 hot dog claims 35 minutes off life, study suggests
Sugary drinks, hotdogs, burgers and breakfast sandwiches were linked with most minutes of healthy life lost.
Sugary drinks, hotdogs, burgers and breakfast sandwiches were linked with most minutes of healthy life lost.
Illinois reports 24,682 coronavirus cases, 126 deaths in the past week
Public health officials on Friday announced 24,682 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 126 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Public health officials on Friday announced 24,682 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 126 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
COVID-19 hospitalizations of people under 50 reach highest levels to date, CDC data shows
Hospitalization rates are climbing among all age groups, but none more than those younger than 50 — especially children.
Hospitalization rates are climbing among all age groups, but none more than those younger than 50 — especially children.
Too much screen time can directly impact eye health
During the pandemic, many people spent a lot of time in front of their computers and other devices. This can have a direct impact on vision.
During the pandemic, many people spent a lot of time in front of their computers and other devices. This can have a direct impact on vision.
Can you collect unemployment if you are fired for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine?
Many employers are requiring that workers get vaccinated. If you don't get the COVID-19 vaccine and are fired, can you still collect unemployment?
Many employers are requiring that workers get vaccinated. If you don't get the COVID-19 vaccine and are fired, can you still collect unemployment?
COVID-19 or RSV? Symptoms parents should watch for in kids
The symptoms related to both RSV and COVID-19 are similar, but there are a few that are distinctly different and can help parents better differentiate between the two.
The symptoms related to both RSV and COVID-19 are similar, but there are a few that are distinctly different and can help parents better differentiate between the two.
3 vaccinated US senators test positive for COVID-19
Sens. Roger Wicker, Angus King and John Hickenlooper announced they contracted COVID-19.
Sens. Roger Wicker, Angus King and John Hickenlooper announced they contracted COVID-19.